Locating the locus (IMAGE) Picower Institute at MIT Caption The Locus Coeruleus is deep in the brain but projects circuits throughout the organ. Credit Sur Lab/ MIT Picower Institute Usage Restrictions with credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.